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Iloilo steps up drive against dengue fever
ILOILO CITY—The city government has expressed alarm over the increasing number of dengue fever fatalities from January to June 22 this year.
Anti-dengue efforts stepped up
Approaching the halfway mark of the year, Cebu City has recorded 381 cases of dengue with 10 deaths.
Dengue mosquitoes in vases, dispensers
Watch those flower vases, water dispensers and refrigerators. This was the reminder of Cebu City Councilor Gerardo Carillo to the public to prevent dengue in the wake of the rainsy season.
Dengue deadlier than swine flu virus
WITH so much domestic attention on the swine flu virus, local health officials reiterated that dengue remains a serious threat to the community's health as evidenced by the 310 cases they recorded since January this year.
Dengue cases in Cebu City drop
Dengue should be given more attention since its fatality rate is higher than Influenza A (H1N1) virus, according to the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7).